Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago from £121

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How much do flights to Chicago cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£121

Cheapest round-trip

£246

Average round-trip

£400

Nonstop flights in May

£312 – £695

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-50 min

standard fare

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Loop

60-90 min

combined bus and Metra fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

northwest suburbs connection

35-70 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-70 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-70 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

standard fare

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to Loop

20-45 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
San Luis Obispo County Regional
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
193
Flight distance
2925 km
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
United Airlines
1------1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
United Airlines
1------11------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
United Airlines
---111---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
United Airlines
1---------------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Luis Obispo to Chicago

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C5°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
15°C12°C
30 May
14°C10°C
Sunday
24 May
89%
20°C13°C
31 May
18°C11°C
Monday
25 May
23°C14°C
1 Jun
23°C14°C
Tuesday
26 May
25°C17°C
2 Jun
24°C17°C
Wednesday
27 May
17°C13°C
3 Jun
24°C18°C
Thursday
28 May
17°C13°C
4 Jun
26°C19°C
Friday
29 May
14°C11°C
5 Jun
86%
26°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Chicago is 2925 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. San Luis Obispo and Chicago have 193 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Luis Obispo to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Luis Obispo and Chicago takes around 6.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Luis Obispo and Chicago?
The flight distance between San Luis Obispo and Chicago is 2925 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Luis Obispo and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between San Luis Obispo and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Luis Obispo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Luis Obispo and Seattle, Denver, Istanbul, Kansas City, Sacramento, São Paulo, Boston, San José del Cabo, Nashville, Mexico City, Dhaka, Malé, Copenhagen, London, Charlotte, Madrid, Ontario, Atlanta, Auckland, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham.
What airports are near San Luis Obispo?
The main airport in San Luis Obispo is San Luis Obispo County Regional. It is also served by Fresno Yosemite International, Hollywood Burbank, Monterey Regional, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, San Luis Obispo County Regional, Meadows Field.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
Which airlines fly between San Luis Obispo and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between San Luis Obispo and Chicago with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Luis Obispo and Chicago?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Luis Obispo and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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